June 2022

Aw, The Other Congo

IMHO, when the Congo is mentioned more people think of The DRC than The Republic of Congo. Even when I called The ROC Embassy the receptionist wanted to make sure I wanted to go to Brazzaville not Kinshasa. Read more

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June 4, 2022
D Brown Aw, The Other Congo
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- Day 2
- Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 7:51 AM
- 🌧 61 °F
- Altitude: 341 ft
- France Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Railway Station 49.006891, 2.57108249°0’25” N 2°34’16” E
CDG.. Again
June 5, 2022 in France ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
As always CDG provides a nice gateway to most of Africa particularly West and Central Africa. Even after a 7hr flight to CDG it's another 8hr flight to the Republic of Congo. When visiting Africa the journey is all a part of the adventure.Read more
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- Day 2
- Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 6:09 PM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 965 ft
- Congo Brazzaville -4.250956, 15.2539384°15’3” S 15°15’14” E
Maya-Maya International Airport
June 5, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
No doubt the most uncomfortable seating arrangement on any flight I have ever taken. I had an aisle seat assigned but thought I was doing a good gesture giving it to let two friends sit across the aisle from each other. BIG MISTAKE in more ways than one.. the worst of which being stuck between at least 500lbs for an 8hr flight.. I think I would have been better off in a sardine can.Read more
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- Day 2
- Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 7:11 PM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: 846 ft
- Congo Brazzaville -4.278333, 15.2833334°16’42” S 15°16’60” E
Bridge Over...
June 5, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
The River Congo... With a few from Mami Wata.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 8:04 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 846 ft
- Congo Brazzaville -4.278333, 15.2833334°16’42” S 15°16’60” E
Mami Wata
June 5, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
My first meal in ROC is at one of the more popular restaurants in Brazzaville. A local "Bar Fish" is stuffed with pesto and topped with lots of onions and peppers is amazingly tender and tasty. The accompanying fried bananas are done right delicious.Read more
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- Day 2
- Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 9:11 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 906 ft
- Congo Brazzaville -4.256667, 15.2783334°15’24” S 15°16’42” E
Hello Juliet..
June 5, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Residence Hoteliere De Moungali my home and base camp for the next 4 nights. A simple clean and affordable local hotel in a central location for about $30 per night.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10:25 AM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: 945 ft
- Congo Brazzaville -4.273333, 15.2833334°16’24” S 15°16’60” E
The Pavilion
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
A "Snack Stop" before a 3-4hr road trip to Loufoulakari Falls.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10:32 AM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: 945 ft
- Congo Brazzaville -4.273333, 15.2833334°16’24” S 15°16’60” E
The Streets Of...
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Although many of the side streets around Brazzaville are typical of many African countries .. dusty and unpaved.. the main roads in the city are nice. However, depending on which direction you're driving from the city the infrastructure can become a whole different deal.Read more
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10:48 AM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: 896 ft
- Congo Djoué -4.308333, 15.2283334°18’30” S 15°13’42” E
First Impressive View..
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Of The "Mighty Congo" River in the Republic. In this area of the river it can move up to 30km/h and a few lives have been lost trying to navigate the fierce rapids the river produces at these speeds.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 11:31 AM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 1,378 ft
- Congo Kimpanzou -4.602286, 14.9386214°36’8” S 14°56’19” E
Kimpanzou
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
30 percent of the way to Loufoulakari Falls we leave the main paved highway and it a lot of 4 wheeling to continue the remaining 70 percent of the journey. Prior to the war here which ended in the mid 90's this would not have been the case. Post war politics has allowed this once paved and well lit highway deteriorate to it's current state to unfortunately remain this way forever. Sad.Read more
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 1:46 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,322 ft
- Congo Kimpanzou -4.610213, 14.9349564°36’37” S 14°56’6” E
Village Kamou
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
The turn off point for Loufoulakari Falls and the area where there once was a 5 Star Resort. Lamp Poles with all there power lines missing still line the streets that now have deep trenches of dirt and sand.Read more
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 1:55 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,322 ft
- Congo Kimpanzou -4.608426, 14.9428794°36’30” S 14°56’34” E
The Good Stuff.. SAE40
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Palm trees being sapped into whatever container are available including empty oil ones. With a completely "local" natural process, palm wine is being made... Alcohol percentage unknown until you pass out from it's sweet flavor and hidden content.Read more
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 1:58 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 1,270 ft
- Congo Kamou -4.608333, 14.9516674°36’30” S 14°57’6” E
Local Village
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Nice home made of solid construction. Passing through these villages you can always expect lots of smiles or friendly waves especially if you initiate one
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 2:18 PM
- ⛅ 90 °F
- Altitude: 938 ft
- Congo Chutes de la Loufoulakari -4.586667, 14.9833334°35’12” S 14°58’60” E
Looking At The DRC
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
A view of The Democratic Republic of Congo from Loufoulakari Falls area.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 2:25 PM
- ⛅ 90 °F
- Altitude: 909 ft
- Congo Chutes de la Loufoulakari -4.585, 14.9833334°35’6” S 14°58’60” E
Worth The Journey
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Although area is overgrown and not well maintained like in it's glory days.. to visit here is still a worthwhile and relaxing experience.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 3:03 PM
- ☁️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 922 ft
- Congo Chutes de la Loufoulakari -4.583448, 14.9832084°35’0” S 14°58’60” E
Loufoulakari Falls
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
Simply Awesome.....
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 3:05 PM
- ☁️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 909 ft
- Congo Chutes de la Loufoulakari -4.585, 14.9833334°35’6” S 14°58’60” E
The Caretaker
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
Nice guy that works to may visiting Loufoulakari Falls enjoyable.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 3:20 PM
- ☁️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 866 ft
- Congo Chutes de la Loufoulakari -4.583333, 14.9866674°34’60” S 14°59’12” E
Bank Of The Congo
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
A short but challenging hike from Loufoulakari Falls to get another view of the DRC across the Congo River.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 3:22 PM
- ☁️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 866 ft
- Congo Chutes de la Loufoulakari -4.583333, 14.9866674°34’60” S 14°59’12” E
High Grounds Now...
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
But during rainy season you might be underwater as the Congo rises 30-40 feet from where it flows today.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 3:25 PM
- ☁️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 866 ft
- Congo Chutes de la Loufoulakari -4.583333, 14.9866674°34’60” S 14°59’12” E
Local Berries And Fruit
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
Although not fit for human consumption the vibrant colors and unique shapes is to me a reminder of how beautiful nature can be.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 4:40 PM
- ☁️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 1,293 ft
- Congo Mantéké -4.546667, 14.9766674°32’48” S 14°58’36” E
Not Coconuts...
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
But bird's nest of the branches of the coconut tree.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 5:06 PM
- ☁️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 1,115 ft
- Congo Mbanza-Ndounga -4.51, 15.034°30’36” S 15°1’48” E
Local Delights...
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
If you dare. Palm Worms that are cooked with a little water and salt... Yummy??? Maybe after a few bottles of Palm Wine.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 5:26 PM
- ☁️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 1,086 ft
- Congo Landamambou -4.48, 15.0754°28’48” S 15°4’30” E
Political Campaigning
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Or.. just trying to build a " Fan Club". Unfortunately, citizens in this area are not well represented because of the split in North and South ROC politics.
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:40 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 1,056 ft
- Congo Linzolo -4.418401, 15.1166594°25’6” S 15°6’60” E
ROC Sunset
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
On the drive back to Brazzaville...
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- Day 3
- Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7:30 PM
- ☁️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 1,001 ft
- Congo Makelekele -4.286667, 15.2566674°17’12” S 15°15’24” E
Supper Time..
June 6, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Back in Brazzaville, we stop at a local..BBQ Grill for a "Take Away" meal. Served Ala Carte from pans and pots.. you get your choice of grilled meats and fish. Lots of food for less than $6.
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 12:22 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 922 ft
- Congo Brazzaville -4.268333, 15.2854°16’6” S 15°17’6” E
Baslique Saint Anne
June 7, 2022 in Congo ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Built in 1943.. it's the largest of it's kind in the ROC.
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